Making Homemade-Pizza gives you full control over ingredients, carbs, and flavor. Whether you love a chewy Neapolitan crust, need better blood-sugar control, or follow a keto lifestyle, these three recipes cover everything. Each version includes clear steps, tips, and nutrition so you can enjoy pizza your way — classic, diabetic-friendly, or low-carb keto — all equally delicious, customizable, and easy to bake anytime.
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🍕 Classic Pizza (Neapolitan-Style Dough)
Yield: 1 large pizza (or 2 medium) — about 6–8 slices.
Ingredients for Homemade-Pizza
Crust
- Warm water (100–110°F / 38–43°C) — 1⅞ cups (360 ml)
- Active dry yeast — 2¼ tsp (7 g; one packet)
- All-purpose flour — 4 cups (480 g) + extra for dusting
- Salt — 2 tsp
- Olive oil — 2 Tbsp (plus extra for greasing)
Toppings
- Pizza sauce — ½ cup
- Shredded mozzarella — 1 cup (≈240 g)
- Toppings of choice — pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, olives, etc.
Instructions
- Activate yeast: Mix warm water + yeast; let stand 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix dough: Add flour, salt, and olive oil; mix until a rough dough forms.
- Knead: Transfer to floured surface; knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place dough in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1.5–2 hours until doubled.
- Shape: Punch down; divide or keep whole. Shape into desired thickness.
- Top & bake: Add sauce + cheese + toppings. Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Tips
- Bread flour gives a chewier, more traditional crust.
- Preheating a pizza stone or steel improves crispiness.
Nutrition (per slice — 8 slices)
- Calories: ~330 kcal
- Total carbs: ~47 g
- Fiber: ~1.6 g
- Net carbs: ~45.4 g
- Protein: ~13 g
- Fat: ~15 g
🥗 Diabetic-Friendly Pizza (Whole-Wheat Thin Crust)
Yield: 1 medium pizza — about 6–8 slices.
Ingredients for Homemade-Pizza
Crust
- Warm water (100–110°F / 38–43°C) — 1 cup (240 ml)
- Instant yeast — 1 tsp
- Whole wheat flour — 2 cups (240 g)
- All-purpose flour — 1 cup (120 g) (optional for lighter texture)
- Salt — 1 tsp
- Olive oil — 1 Tbsp
Toppings
- Low-sugar pizza sauce — ⅓ cup
- Part-skim mozzarella — 1 cup (≈240 g)
- High-fiber veggies — spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, broccoli
- Optional lean protein — grilled chicken, tuna, turkey breast
Instructions
- Mix dough: Combine flours, yeast, salt. Add warm water + olive oil. Mix to form dough.
- Knead & rise: Knead 5 minutes. Place in oiled bowl; rise ~1 hour.
- Shape & pre-bake: Roll very thin. Pre-bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes.
- Top & finish: Add low-sugar sauce, part-skim cheese, veggies, and lean protein if desired.
- Final bake: Return to oven 5–10 minutes until cheese melts.
Tips
- Thinner crust = fewer carbs per slice.
- Adding lean protein helps slow carb absorption.
Nutrition (per slice — 8 slices)
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Total carbs: ~35 g
- Fiber: ~4 g
- Net carbs: ~31 g
- Protein: ~15 g
- Fat: ~11 g
🥦 Keto Broccoli-Crust Pizza (Broccoli + Cheese Crust)
Yield: 1 small/medium pizza — best cut into 4–6 slices.
Ingredients Homemade-Pizza
Crust
- Riced broccoli — 2 cups (≈300 g)
- Shredded mozzarella — 1 cup (≈120 g)
- Grated Parmesan — ¼ cup (≈25 g)
- Egg — 1 large
- Seasonings — 1 tsp (garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper)
Toppings
- Low-carb tomato sauce or pesto — 2–4 Tbsp
- Mozzarella — ½ cup (≈60 g)
- Keto-friendly toppings — pepperoni, sausage, olives, spinach, mushrooms
Instructions
- Rice & dry broccoli: Rice fresh broccoli or thaw frozen. Microwave 2–3 minutes, cool, then squeeze out ALL moisture using towel/cheesecloth.
- Make “dough”: Mix broccoli, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and seasonings.
- Shape & pre-bake: Press into a ¼–½ inch round on parchment. Bake crust only at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes.
- Top & finish: Add sauce, mozzarella, and keto toppings. Bake 5–10 minutes.
- Rest: Cool 5 minutes before slicing.
Tips
- Squeezing moisture thoroughly is crucial for a firm crust.
- If too wet/sticky, add more Parmesan or 1–2 Tbsp almond flour.
Nutrition (approx.)
Whole crust (4 slices):
- 160–200 kcal
- Net carbs: 4–6 g
- Protein: 12–15 g
- Fat: 10–15 g
Per slice (cut into 4):
- 145–185 kcal
- 3–5 g net carbs
- 11–13 g protein
- 8–12 g fat
(High-fat toppings increase calories/fat but keep carbs low.)
Quick Comparison & Suggestions
- Best classic flavor: Neapolitan Classic (high carb, best taste/texture).
- Best for blood-sugar control: Diabetic-Friendly Whole-Wheat Thin Crust (more fiber, lower GI).
- Best for keto/low-carb: Broccoli Crust (very low net carbs, high protein).
Nutrition Accuracy Note
Values are estimated based on standard ingredients and slice counts.
For exact tracking, weigh your ingredients and calculate using your app/brand.
